What is the difference between Kantor Blue and Cobalt Blue?

ΔE 21 (loose). Cobalt Blue is a little lighter, much more saturated. Swatch colours are estimates.

Kantor Blue vs Cobalt Blue

Kantor Blue

Brand: Citadel / Warhammer
Range: Colour: Air
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #1a2a6a (estimate)

Cobalt Blue

Brand: Mr. Hobby
Range: Mr. Color
Code: C-80
Type: an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch: #2e3192 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 20.8, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Cobalt Blue is a little lighter, much more saturated than Kantor Blue.

Can I use Cobalt Blue instead of Kantor Blue?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 21). Cobalt Blue is a little lighter, much more saturated than Kantor Blue.

Can I use Kantor Blue instead of Cobalt Blue?

The same difference applies the other way round: Kantor Blue is a little darker, much more muted.

ΔE is the colour difference between our two swatch estimates: under about 6 is close, over about 15 is loose. Real paints also differ in finish, coverage and how they thin, so test before you commit.

See Kantor Blue on the colour wheel See Cobalt Blue on the colour wheel

Other Mr. Hobby paints close to Kantor Blue

Kantor Blue vs Phthalo Cyanine Blue (H-322)Aqueous Hobby Color · ΔE 15, loose · closer than Cobalt Blue
Kantor Blue vs Purple (C-67)Mr. Color · ΔE 19, loose · closer than Cobalt Blue
Kantor Blue vs Purple (H-39)Aqueous Hobby Color · ΔE 19, loose · closer than Cobalt Blue

Other Citadel paints close to Cobalt Blue

Cobalt Blue vs Xereus PurpleColour: Layer · ΔE 18, loose · closer than Kantor Blue
Cobalt Blue vs Kantor BlueColour: Base · ΔE 21, loose
Cobalt Blue vs Genestealer PurpleColour: Layer · ΔE 21, loose

All matches: Kantor Blue equivalents · Cobalt Blue equivalents